On July 18, the shelter will be holding an event to help raise funds toward a van (the shelter currently partners with other rescue outfits and uses their vehicles), as well mark its second anniversary at its 153 East 3rd Street location, at the corner of Fort Hamilton Parkway.

In addition to a BBQ, music and games, the event will also provide an opportunity for people to adopt a pet.

“We love to dispel the myth that shelter animals are throwaway animals,” said director Charles Henderson, who himself has seven dogs.

In addition to rescuing animals such as cats and dogs, the shelter, the only exotic rescue in the city, gets the call when alligators or tortoises turn up in New York City homes and apartments.

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